Architecture

Burj Khalifa

2010-05-11T02:37:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

Here is the complete discussion in video form about the construction of the World's tallest building - Burj Khalifa. It is a breathtaking mega structure and must be studied. So, follow the link.

Burj Khalifa

For getting some knowledge about the time line of construction and step by step procedure followed, you can visit this link.
Burj Khalifa Construction Timeline

Form follows function

2010-05-10T11:57:00.000-07:00

Apart from the discussion and article which was posted earlier about form follows function, here is a video which explains the term form follows function through pictorial form. Hope it helps you.

Form Follows Function

Importance of Bye-Laws

2010-05-10T11:48:00.000-07:00

The building byelaws are defined as the standards and specifications designed to grant minimum safeguards to the workers during construction, to the health and comfort of the users and to provide enough safety to the public in general. The regulation set out the basic requirements to be observed in the of design and construction of buildings. They are applied to new building and also to extensions, material alterations, and certain changes of use of existing buildings.

A building byelaw is a local law framed by a subordinate authority. It channelizes to achieve the concepts & policies outlined in the master plans of the city, in order to give a particular ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER to the city.

Bye-laws are an integral part of many organization yet they are often misunderstood because there are different policies and procedure concerning g how bye-laws can be established or govern an organization.

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

2010-04-17T00:16:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

Instead of posting some tips about architecture, i am sharing something which will be very useful for your healthy living.

Raw Apple Cider is known popularly for acid reflux cure, regulating blood pressure, relieving from allergies. For people who are having acid reflux syndrome, apple cider vinegar is supposed to be taken before meals and apple cider vinegar will act as a corrective for cases where there is dietary abuse of the stomach. Check out the article on Organic Apple Cider Vinegar for more information on acid cure reflux.

Social and Economic aspects of architecture

2010-01-25T00:04:00.000-08:00

Here is a small discussion related to the socio economic aspects of architecture and planning. These are considered in order to develop a settlement or to start with the construction of a site.
http://gees7.wordpress.com/2010/01/25/man-and-environment/

Green Building Design

2009-08-22T10:51:00.000-07:00

Here is a small article which tells about the benefits of building green environment in the present world.

http://buildinggreenlife.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/saving-through-shades-of-trees/

Passive Cooling Systems

2009-05-19T10:44:00.000-07:00

As we know that these days Passive Techniques are the need on an hour. In order to have a sustainable development, we must insist for the passive systems. For the same, here is a presentation which explains all about the Passive Cooling Techniques.

Presentation about Passive Cooling Techniques

Energy Efficiency Parameters

2009-04-25T10:38:00.000-07:00

As in previous post, i discussed about the concepts of energy efficiency, here i am dealing with the design Parameters for Energy Efficiency.

Read further to download the presentation on Energy Efficiency Parameters at-

Energy Efficiency Parameters

Concepts of Energy Efficiency

2009-04-16T05:07:00.000-07:00

Every day we talk about energy efficiency with respect to our buildings but do we actually know what it means. Here is a little bit of my effort to explain the concepts of an energy efficient building.

Comments and suggestions are most welcome.

http://gees7.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/concept-of-energy-efficiency.ppt

Faucets

2009-03-16T12:16:00.000-07:00

Here is some of the informations about how you can get some choice for the Faucets. The information is very brief and to the point.
http://interiorhomedecor.blogspot.com/2009/03/faucets.html

Home Decor

2008-08-26T09:45:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the tips and important points to be kept in mind about the home decor- specially in case of carpets.

http://interiorhomedecor.blogspot.com/2008/08/hand-made-carpets.html

Architecture Journals Collection - (part 1)

2008-08-22T11:17:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,

Here are some of the journals on architecture which i found while surfing on net. I hope that these might help you in your course.

ArBITAT - http://www.arbitat.com/

ArchiAfrika - http://www.archiafrika.org/

AIA Journal - http://www.aia.org/aiaj_nwsltr_current

archiseek - http://www.archiseek.com/

ArchiNed - http://www.archined.nl/

Architype Review - http://www.architypereview.com/

ArchitectureINK - http://www.architectureink.com/

archINFORM - http://eng.archinform.net/index.htm

Artkrush - http://www.artkrush.com/

architypes.net - http://www.architypes.net/

Archinect - http://www.archinect.com/

Contemporary Architecture - http://www.rockwool.dk/sw57735.asp

ChileArq - http://www.chilearq.com/web/

Katarxis - http://www.katarxis-publications.com/

Famous Architects - http://architect.architecture.sk/

Famous Architects

2008-08-13T07:11:00.001-07:00

We might have heard about the architects near our surroundings, fellow architects or whom we know personally. But its extremely important to know about the architects which have been working since past and presented wonders to the present world. Here is a list of such architects and there works.

http://www.architectstore.com/famous.html

Beijing Olympics Stadiums' proposals

2008-08-08T07:50:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the proposals which were planned for the Beijing Olympics Stadium. Lets have a look over the schemes which were not chosen apart from the "Bird Nest".

Beijing Olympics Stadium

Colleges for Architecture

2008-08-05T09:31:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the best architectural colleges in India. You may check them and contact the faculty directly.

http://www.indiabuildnet.com/archschools/arch_schools.html

http://www.angelfire.com/ia/archindia/school.html

http://www.searchindia.com/search/Education/Colleges/Architecture/index.shtml

School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi - http://www.spa.ernet.in/
Sir J.J College of Architecture, Mumbai - http://www.sirjjarchitecture.org/
Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad - http://www.cept.ac.in/
School of Architecture and Planning (SAP), Chennai - http://www.annauniv.edu/sap/
Chandigarh College Of Architecture (CCA), Chandigarh - http://www.cca.nic.in/
Rizvi College of Architecture (RIZVI), Mumbai - http://www.rizvicollege.com/
Sushant School of Art and Architecture (SSAA) i.e., Guru Gobind Singh Indra-Prastha University, Delhi. - http://www.sushantschool.org/

You can find other architecture institutes taking admission through:

All India Engineering Entrance Examination - Architecture (AIEEE) - http://www.aieee.nic.in/
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) - http://www.nata.in/

Home Decor

2008-08-02T05:06:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the tips to keep up with carpet cleaning.

http://interiorhomedecor.blogspot.com/

Some Facts about Construction

2008-07-27T12:15:00.000-07:00

How do towers and bridges work…? What make a structure or a building stand up still or fall down…? For all those who are curious about the general principles of construction and advanced technical info about the engineering especially structural engineering, just click on the link.
http://architecture.about.com/od/structural/Construction_Facats.htm

Interdependence of Form and Function

2008-07-25T11:30:00.000-07:00

Form and Function both are the determinant of each other. Function always has an effect on expressiveness of building.

Fortress can be recognized by the external for i.e. having fortification of the outer walls of fort. Bridges can be recognized by its form i.e. it is mainly suspended between two fixed poles. Windows can always provide clue to the function.

Example: In case of domestic building size and function of rooms always varies. Sizes of doors and windows always vary in residential building. So, residential buildings can be recognized but the repetitive pattern of doors and windows. Industrial buildings do have a recognizable pattern (larger buildings with small windows can be a heavy industry). Commercial buildings can be recognized by the windows- larger windows with transparent look and have repetitive module.

Because in case of stadiums large column free space is required so stadiums can be recognized by the large site and flexible roofs over the arena.

Example: Olympic arena or courtyard, Tokyo – in this arena space contains the number of abstract forms with spiral roofing over the arena. There are seating and lighting shafts and the over sailing ceiling of the arena. All these forms provide the arena a giant abstraction and are the outcome of practical requirement.

F.L.Wright -:

He used the philosophy form follows function very effectively in his building designs.

1. Guggenheim museum, New York

The main function of museum is circulation of people, ease to display enhance the overall 3-D effect of exhibits. He used circular forms to facilitate the movement pattern.

Most interesting features of building is ramp rising upwards around a spiral increasing in diameter toward the upper direction and visitors swift upwards through a lift from where they can descend slowly down enjoying the 3-D effect and the art displayed in the gallery. Visitors can enjoy the art with an intimate scale as well as with the broader aspect across the galleries on the opposite ramp.

2. Falling Water House, Pennsylvania

It is the house, the most remarkable work of F.L.Wright project. This house is constructed in a natural site. It is constructed in a forest with a waterfall beneath it. The main components of house were drawing room and kitchen on ground floor and two bedrooms on first floor. One can come in a vacations and stay for temporary period. Its main concept was to bring the nature inside the house so that one can enjoy the natural surrounding while performing various activities inside the house. Large windows with transparent glass material provide the view of the waterfall and the vegetation surrounding it. Cantilever terraces and balconies were provided so that one should feel that he is staying inside water (acting like a house boat). These balconies were provided like plain horizontal slabs at different levels to provide the sculptures look to the house. (Function provides form of the building).

Bio-Climatic Architecture - (Methods of Construction)

2008-07-24T07:49:00.000-07:00

There are various methods by which bioclimatic design is achieved.
A few of them like solar energy utilization and wind processing have been considered as expensive.Even though they need a higher investment it is time to realize their worth and need in the long run.
For inexpensive methods there are a few elements used in design facades or basic concept. A handful are jaalis, stack effect, cavity walls, rainwater harvesting, and most basic well known but lesser practiced natural lighting and ventilation and many more.

RAINWATER HARVESTING:

It is one of the most practical methods that can be implemented on house to house,areas or even commercial basis.I many parts of the world there is heavy rain for a part of the year whereas the other months are relatively dry.with the changing climate patterns due to global warming,various places are facing water shortage or extreme heat resulting in the same.

Water harvesting is collection of excessive run offs during rains and using it when required in an appropriate manner.It requires only a minimum arrangement of plumbing,storage and a catchment area.

The more the catchment area the more surface area of water collected.This might include the rooftops of structures as well as open areas with runoff which might not reach the water table to increase ground water levels.

All basic information is available on the site:-

http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/whatiswh.htm

to be continued...

do comment for any further info or details or contributing

BIOCLIMATIC ARCHITECTURE-I (introduction)

2008-07-23T04:28:00.000-07:00

The term of environment friendly architecture has been mention in various phrases such as bio-climatic,green architecture or eco-friendly architecture.
The meanings and definitions of it available are numerous whereas it simply means designing-using nature to the user's benefit.

The primary focus and start of a green design should be least consumption of present world's non -renewable resources.
The use of renewable resources such as wind,water and sun can be optimized and shall prove cost effective in the long run.

The new terms apart,the concept has existed for time immemorial.The traditional and customary architectural features show the use of nature in the most apt way.On a basic note,They used the wind to ventilate through the built structure,sun for lighting,water for cooling and so on , thus saving on present day crushing mechanisms like air conditioners and other electricity drainers.

to be continued...

Books on Architecture

2008-07-21T07:10:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the links to the architecture books which you may refer for your study purposes.

http://www.powells.com/psection/Architecture.html

http://www.amazon.com/Architecture-Professional-Technical-Books/b?ie=UTF8&node=173508

http://www.vedamsbooks.com/Architecture.htm

http://www.dexigner.com/directory/cat/Architecture/Books.html

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/listmania/fullview/W7IQ1R0X7YLK?ie=UTF8&tag=duncansdeals-20%26%2334%3B

http://www.easternbookcorporation.com/category_view.php?category=Architecture&sort=title&bk_id=1

http://www.cofc.edu/~waddelle/ArchitectureBookList2.htm

http://www.lih.gre.ac.uk/histhe/books.htm

http://www.architectstore.com/books/

For any further query or doubt, contact me anytime...

Architecture...??

2008-07-19T11:06:00.000-07:00

Architecture is a broader term used for all the construction, planning and designing we do for constructing a structure, be it a model, a plan or simply a thought. The term architecture can be used to mean a documentation , a process or profession. It is a learning experience from the surrounding environment and giving the best to those things which are left unexplored. There is a very deep relation between art and architecture.

You may refer to the following links to study more about architecture...

http://archistudent.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture

Form and Function

2008-07-19T09:42:00.000-07:00

Form and Function are very much inter-related to each other. They both run side by side. Function always affects the expression of a form. Each time a building is constructed or planned first, architects try to inculcate the two principles in design that is Form Follows Function and Function Follows Form.

For more information on the same, kindly visit the links below--

http://gees7.wordpress.com/2008/07/15/interdependence-of-form-and-function/

http://gees7.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/form/

Welcome...

2008-07-18T07:18:00.000-07:00

Hello friends,
I have set this blog to share my experience and knowledge i have gained in my life...
It will mainly emphasize on Architecture and Designing will have all the data and resource for the architecture students and aspiring architects.